Lime White by Farrow & Ball is a historic, chalky off-white with a soft tone created by a touch of green pigment. It offers a totally enduring feel, perfect for sophisticated and understated traditional spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1 |
| HEX Code | #e3dcc7 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 82.97 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Yellow |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Living rooms, historic homes, trim, bedrooms, hallways |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A timeless warm neutral coating the walls, enriching a space featuring antique wide plank oak and a dark mahogany table.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm golden hour
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
- Key Materials:Velvet, dark mahogany
- Flooring:Antique wide plank oak
- Vibe:Timeless warmth
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A classic historical shade applied to intricate wainscoting and picture rails, illuminated by dappled sunlight through mature trees.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled sunlight
- Key Materials:Antique brass, Persian rug
- Architectural Details:Intricate wainscoting and picture rails
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
- Architectural Style:Georgian
Material study: A gentle chalky tone applied to deep baseboards and wall paneling, contrasting softly against honed limestone flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright indirect light
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Pointing
- Architectural Details:Deep baseboards and paneling
- Flooring:Honed limestone
- Vibe:Soft traditional
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A soothing earthy off-white enveloping a restful sanctuary, accented by heavy flax curtains and a reclaimed wood ceiling beam.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused morning light
- Key Materials:Washed linen, reclaimed wood
- Window Treatments:Heavy flax curtains
- Styling Pro Tips:Layered neutral textiles
- Vibe:Restful sanctuary
Digital material board: A classic warm white hue applied to a hallway with arched doorways and a striking checkerboard marble floor.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient warm light
- Flooring:Checkerboard marble
- Hardware Finishes:Blackened iron
- Architectural Details:Arched doorways
- Styling Pro Tips:Use a statement lantern
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Lime White in real rooms.South-Facing Neoclassical Music Salon
"The generous southern sunlight enriches the paint's chalky pigment base, while the classical millwork and antique gold finishes provide an authentic architectural framework for this historic off-white."
South-Facing Classical Drawing Room
"The soft earthen undertones of this chalky off-white flatter the room's rich velvet and gilded accents, though its high reflectance significantly softens contrast against the preserved white wainscoting in bright southern exposure."
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